Just as iconic as Boots and Swiper is the FAMOUS BACKPACK Dora carries with her. We asked key cast and crew of new family movie Dora and the lost city of Gold(out on DVD now) what they would insist were in theirs, if we stranded them in the jungle…
ISABELA MERCED (FORMERLY MONER) (DORA)
“Ah… Dora’s backpack! It’s like Mary Poppins’ handbag, that thing! Okay, so I would…
A trip to London can be wonderful but also daunting for young children. Our beautiful capital offers a bewildering array of spectacular sights to see, foods to eat and places to visit. If you’re a very young person, it can be easy to be swept along by the hustle-bustle of the place, and thus families visiting the city will want to pick out the locations that aren’t quite so overwhelming, and…
Are you planning a fantastic holiday of fun in the sun? Alternatively, you might be considering booking a late trip to Lapland this festive season. If so, you need to think about how you’re going to pay for it.There are two main options here. You can either borrow and buy now or save and go at a later date. So, let’s explore the benefits and weaknesses of both possibilities to find the…
Teaching kids can be difficult, but they aren’t as inept as many people think. They are growing and changing all of the time, and you will be surprised at what they can learn and how fast they can learn it. But one thing children have a hard time with is conserving. Kids don’t usually naturally save things. They eat what they have in front of them. They play with the toys they have. They cry…
I am a real football mother, i.e. a mum who plays football with other mums. But the expression ‘football mums’ is also given to mums that are particularly involved with their children’s activities. This is usually because they’re a full-time parent and or housewife whose role it is to maintain the home and the children. Some people prefer this lifestyle and we should not shame anyone…
No matter the occasion, choosing the ideal gift for someone you care for can be a challenging task, especially if you are low with cash. Even though it is always better to give than to receive, when money is tight this can be a hard issue. However, there is no need to get stressed since there are some fun and lucrative ways you can get or make the perfect gift for any occasion and put a smile on…
When I was 14 I went on a pilgrimage to Assisi (Umbria, Italy) with my aunt who was very keen to show me some of her volunteering work. I did not expect it to be fun, but I still have fond memories of that trip. When you are experiencing health issues, sometimes the best thing that you can do is to jet off and take a pilgrimage to make you feel better. While not every medical condition can be…
Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS, the new animated musical adventure starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull. UGLYDOLLS is available on Digital Download and DVD on 9th December so enter London Mums’ competition to bag one early on.
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weird is celebrated, strange is special…
Once upon a time, it wasn’t just the boys who saved the day! Meet the fairy tale heroines who have been fighting their own battles all along, in this stunning collection of stories that time forgot. Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls is a collection of eight captivating fairy tales featuring adventurous, intelligent and daring girls. Once known, now largely forgotten, these…
My favourite UK psychologist Emma Kenny has recently worked with Purplebricks to produce afree children’s guide downloadableherecalledA Kids Guide to Moving Housewrittenin collaboration with theDiary of a Wimpy Kidsseries to help families through the moving process. London Mums get to exclusively share her top 10 tips here.
Moving to a new…